Results Page 6 of 20 for Volvo Truck News (375)

Volvo Trucks has completed the second major refurbishment of one of its wholly-owned London dealerships within the space of 18 months – completely overhauling its London North depot, which has been the site of a Volvo Truck & Bus operation since 1994. The Enfield-based facility, part of a network of 17 operated by the Volvo…

In terms of duty cycles, skiploaders are not so different to a typical municipal vehicle. This makes them low hanging fruit as far as electrification is concerned. Relatively short distances from base mean that an operator should be able to manage a day’s work on a single charge and, if not, will be back at…

Bradford-based Bower Green has taken delivery of three Volvo FH Aero 460 with I-Save 6×2 tractor units to modernise its commercial vehicle fleet and continue its long-standing relationship with the manufacturer. Supplied by Jason Robinson, Area Sales Manager at Crossroads Truck and Bus, the new vehicles arrive as replacements in the customer’s business and ensure…

Palletforce-owned Dobbs Logistics is reaping the rewards of adopting three new Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor units, noting substantially improved fuel economy versus trucks from a rival manufacturer. Having previously entrusted its HGV supply to a different marque, the Hastings-based operator initially decided to explore Volvo’s turbo compound technology thanks to…

If you are looking for a number of well-maintained 8×4 steel tippers, then You’ll need to join in at the Malcolm Harrison Prees auction on the 31st of August. there ia a whole series of 2019 Volvo FMX 410 8×4 X-High B-Ride Steel Body Tippers heading through the sale with top specifications and maintenance records….

Data courtesy of the SMMT UPDATED: Full year 2024 Truck Registrations review here The first six months of 2024 has been interesting as far as truck registrations are concerned. The first three months showed a downturn which was more or less reversed by some good growth in the rigids segment in the spring. Overall growth…

Maritime Transport has ordered a total of 150 new Volvo FH Aero with I-Save 6×2 tractor units. The first 20 trucks are already operational across Maritime’s 41 sites including eight rail freight terminals – joining a fleet that already includes 525 Volvo FH with I-Save trucks – marking Maritime’s latest efforts to maximise its fleet’s…

Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, (Scania & MAN) and Volvo Group, announces the development of its first charging hub in the UK. Construction has now commenced and is underway, with the hub scheduled to be operational with the completion of the first phase in November 2024. Strategically located within the…

The first Volvo FH Aero in Wales has gone into service with Pontypool-based JP Bull Transport. Volvo Trucks’ latest version of its FH was launched to market earlier this year and is now starting to hit the roads across the UK. JP Bull Transport’s Volvo FH Aero 500 6×2 tractor unit will carry out general…

Reed Boardall has turned to Volvo Trucks for two new 42-tonne FM Electric 4×2 tractor units, marking the customer’s latest step in decarbonising its transport operations with alternative fuel products from the Swedish manufacturer. Joining an all Volvo-supplied 200-strong commercial vehicle fleet – of which a quarter already consists of gas-powered trucks – the FM…

Walsall-based Low Wheel UK has welcomed a Volvo FH Aero 500 6×2 tractor unit into its fleet – marking the first instance of Volvo’s new model to be deployed into day-to-day customer operation in the country. Supplied by Daniel Byworth, Area Sales Manager, Hartshorne Group, Low Wheel UK’s latest acquisition is part of its ongoing…

Blaydon-based Old Haulage has praised MV Commercial for the company’s ability to quickly supply a fully refurbished Volvo FH, mounted with a Cormach Serie 75000 crane and fly jib, to help it secure a new business opportunity. The family run firm, which has been an MV Commercial customer for over a decade, has put the…

Volvo’s electric trucks have driven more than 80 million kilometres or 2,000 laps around the world since Volvo launched its first electric truck models in 2019. These trucks have reduced CO2 emissions and at the same time improved the working environment for drivers significantly. New monitoring data for Volvo’s fleet of electric trucks reveal that…

Seven Electric Trucks in 100 Truck Volvo Order Dawsongroup emc, a major supplier of self-drive vehicles on contract hire for the environmental, municipal and civil sectors, is investing in more than 100 new Volvos joining its fleet this year, including seven electric trucks – helping customers to gain immediate experience with zero tailpipe emission HGVs….

Gregory Group has taken delivery of six new Volvo FE Electric 4×2 curtainsiders. The zero-tailpipe emission rigids form part of a wider order with Volvo Trucks, which also comprises 50 diesel Volvo FH with I-Save tractor units. The new electric trucks were ordered following a thorough trial, which demonstrated their suitability for urban delivery work….

MV Commercial has supplied specialist rail and infrastructure services provider Readypower Rail Services with three 32-tonne 8×2 Volvo FH460s, mounted with heavy haulage plant bodies and Palfinger PK33002 loader cranes. The three new trucks join the company’s 24-strong mixed commercial vehicle fleet, of which a third have now been supplied by MV Commercial. Cameron Barr,…

Joseph Parr has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 6×2 rigid, believed to be the first zero-tailpipe heavy-duty truck working for a builders’ merchant in the UK. The new FM Electric will operate predominantly from the business’ Bradford depot, carrying out back-to-base customer deliveries. It was part funded by a grant from Bradford City…

Fuel Cell Vs Hydrogen Combustion Engines for Trucks This is not intended to be a technical piece aimed as a discussion about which technology is best for the future of long distance transportation. We hope to simplify and explain the basis of the technologies that may help to hitting our net zero targets whilst still…

With only 354,000 kilometres on the clock, this 2005 Volvo FM300 dropside looks a good bet. Fitted with a Palfinger PK1200 rear mounted crane, the 26 tonner comes with a long test and is priced by the seller, Sweeney, at just £7,500+VAT. There’s tonnes more crane trucks for sale inside the magazine with offers from…

Fred Sherwood Transport has taken delivery of two 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6×2 tractor units to improve the sustainability of its operations and help its customers reduce their environmental impact. The business – part of the wider Fred Sherwood Group – will pair the new zero-tailpipe emission trucks with specially-designed walking floor trailers, from Titan…